Prominent, led 4 out, soon ridden, not fluent 3 out, soon headed, led again approaching last, stayed on run-in, all out (trainer's rep had no explanation for the apparent improvement in form) (Mkt1: op 10/1)
In rear, nudged along early, pushed along and headway after 13th, went third 4 out, led narrowly after 3 out, headed approaching last, rallied towards finish, just held (Mkt1: op 11/4; Mkt2 op 9/4 tchd 7/4)
Jumped right throughout, in touch with leaders, went fourth 3 out, went third run-in, stayed on but not pace to challenge (Mkt1: op 6/1 tchd 13/2; Mkt2 op 6/1)
Jumped left throughout, raced in second, led 4th, prominent when headed 4 out, no extra when lost third run-in (jockey said gelding jumped left-handed and hung both ways) (Mkt1: op 14/1; Mkt2 op 11/1 tchd 12/1)
Always behind, tailed off when pulled up 4 out (Mkt1: op 15/2 tchd 8/1; Mkt2 op 7/1)
9 ran
Off time:
3:47:46
Winning time:
6m 42.70s (slow by 29.70s)
Total SP:
115%
Non-runners:
Leissieres Express (unsuitable ground), Mario De Pail (self certificate)
Rule 4:
Leissieres Express was withdrawn. Price at time of withdrawal 9/2. Rule 4 applies to bets struck prior to withdrawal but not to SP bets - deduction 15p in the Pound. New market formed.
The last fence in the back straight was omitted; ground.
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